Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1974 December 10; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Dec. 10.

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Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1974 December 10; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Dec. 10.

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Music industry executive Wesley Rose discusses his role as a publisher in the country music industry. Discussion includes his earliest memories of his father, Fred Rose; an overview of Fred Rose's early career; his relationship with his father; changes in the publishing business; the enduring popularity of standard songs; changes in the cultural environment; Roy Acuff's role in the start of Acuff-Rose; changes in the music industry; promoting a song; and comments on music as entertainment.

1 sound cassette (1 hour, 5 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772207

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rose, Wesley

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Music publishing executive. Born February 11, 1918. Died April 26, 1990. Full name: Wesley Herman Rose. Son of songwriter and publisher, Fred Rose. In 1945 he was appointed general manager of Acuff-Rose Publications and in 1954 he became president of the organization. Promoted many notable careers, including Hank Williams, the Everly Brothers, and Roy Orbison. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1975 August 28; intervie...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Rose, Wesley

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63f4mqm (person)

Music publishing executive. Born February 11, 1918. Died April 26, 1990. Full name: Wesley Herman Rose. Son of songwriter and publisher, Fred Rose. In 1945 he was appointed general manager of Acuff-Rose Publications and in 1954 he became president of the organization. Promoted many notable careers, including Hank Williams, the Everly Brothers, and Roy Orbison. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1975 August 28; intervie...